Jigsaw Activity

1. Resource: Wiki

http://carbonfighters.pbworks.com/The-Green-Squad
After learning the components of persuasive writing, students identify a problem in their community and chose to persuade their governor to act. Evaluate the process that student went through, look at the comments from the teacher, and fellow group members. Examine the spirit of collaboration.
Science/Language Arts/Social Studies

Explanation of Wikis
Set up your own Wiki

http://monsterproject.wikispaces.com/Welcome
This is a descriptive writing lesson. Explore the lesson. Look at the student sample.
Language Arts

http://westwood.wikispaces.com/9th+grade+portfolio
Technology


2. Resource: Symbaloo
These resources allow teachers to organize websites.


3. Resource: Voice Thread
http://ed.voicethread.com/#q.b88781.i451086

Voice Threads give students an interesting way to comment on any topic. For more info on Voice Threads visit, http://ed.voicethread.com/. This will prepare you to share with us.
external image pdf.png whatcandigitalconversationslooklike.pdf

http://voicethread.com/share/1552137/

Math Geometry Presentation

Science Lab Report


4. Resource: Blogs
We recommend using the district approved resources for blogs
Are you a Blogger? Who do you follow? Who are your fellow teachers following professionally?

.external image pdf.png leavinggoodblogcomments.pdf

21 Classes Blogging Tool that does not require a student email!
Example blogs http://theedublogger.com/check-out-these-class-blogs/


5. Resource: Weebly
What is Weebly? Read, Watch, and Find out http://teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/tech-for-teachers/23819

Create a Weebly of your very own.

Out of the Box, Into the Oven
Language Arts, Social Studies

Jonas Salk
Language Arts, Social Studies, Science